How many chill hours does 30223 get?

30223 averages 956 chill hours per winter, ranging from 693 to 1092 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 30223?

30223 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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The short answer

30223 averages 956 chill hours per winter (693–1,092 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8a.

30223 climate
Average chill hours	956 (693–1,092 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8a
Last spring frost	typically March 7 – March 29
First fall frost	typically November 16 – December 10

Computed from 10 winters of ERA5 hourly temperature (Open-Meteo, 2015–2025); zones from USDA PHZM 2023. Data updated July 3, 2026. See methodology.

Every variety in our database, checked against 30223’s chill hours and zone:

Chill and zone requirements are comfortably met in 30223.

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Marginal varieties for this location
Variety	Fruit
Rome Beauty	Apple
Reliance	Peach

How many chill hours does 30223 get?: 30223 averages 956 chill hours per winter, ranging from 693 to 1092 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 30223?: 30223 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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[1] Open-Meteo / Copernicus ERA5. Historical Weather API (hourly 2m temperature) — accessed July 2026
[2] USDA / PRISM (Oregon State University). 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map — accessed July 2026